Cleveland Cavaliers

Here are five takeaways from the introductory press conference on Sept. 7 for new Cavaliers players Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder and Ante Zizic, all obtained from the Boston Celtics in the much-discussed August trade for Kyrie Irving. Also present at Cleveland Clinic Courts were Cavs coach Tyronn Lue and general manager Koby Altman.

Cleveland Cavaliers

The blockbuster trade sending guard Kyrie Irving to the Celtics for guard Isaiah Thomas, forward Jae Crowder, center Ante Zizic and a 2018 first-round pick of the Brooklyn Nets was completed on Aug. 30 when the Celtics agreed to add a 2020 second-round pick acquired from Miami in the deal.

Cleveland Cavaliers

CLEVELAND >> The blockbuster trade, delayed and in jeopardy of dying, is done: Kyrie Irving is headed to the Celtics, Isaiah Thomas is coming to the Cavaliers and the NBA can take a well-earned, late-summer break.